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Why AI Won’t Replace a Great Financial Adviser
26 August 2026AI is remarkable. It can analyse information in seconds, explain investment concepts, compare strategies, calculate retirement projections and give you an answer to almost any financial question you can think of. And…
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The Tax Rules Are Changing: What Proposed Trust and Investment Reforms Could Mean for Your Structure
30 July 2026Tax rules are constantly evolving, and proposed reforms announced for 2026 may change how some Australians approach trust structures, property investments and broader ownership structures. While the final legislation is…
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Super, trusts and CGT: the changes that could affect your next move
7 July 2026The new financial year brings with it more than the usual tax planning conversations. While some changes have already taken effect from 1 July 2026, others are scheduled for future…
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Why Property May Be (even trickier) In Retirement Under The New Rules
5 June 2026For decades, many Australians have relied on residential property as a key strategy for building wealth toward retirement. The formula was relatively straightforward. Buy property during working years, utilise leverage…
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Case Study: How Proactive Tax Planning Saved a Family Business $34,758
22 May 2026The Situation ABC Pty Ltd is a family-owned company operated by John and Sally (husband and wife), each drawing a $125,000 salary. The company turns over less than $10 million with a…
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Federal Budget 2026: Proposed Tax Reform Changes Explained
13 May 2026At first glance, these proposed Budget changes felt like a potential “bloodbath” for investors, business owners and family groups alike. However, once we moved past the headlines and dug into…
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Federal Budget 2026: Major Tax Changes Investors Need to Know
13 May 2026The 2026 Federal Budget included several proposed tax reforms that could have significant implications for property investors, discretionary trusts, and long-term investment planning. These are some of the biggest changes…
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When One Thing Changes Everything: The Case for Not Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket
24 April 2026Many think about investment risk in terms of market crashes or economic downturns. Something big, obvious, and widely reported. But some of the most damaging financial setbacks come from a…
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Case Study: How Smart Advice Transformed a Business Owner’s Life
17 April 2026This case study follows a business owner who had built a profitable mechanical business, but was still carrying significant debt, paying too much tax and had no clear retirement plan….
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Payday super and tighter ATO enforcement
26 February 2026Lately, we’ve been having more conversations with clients about ATO letters, compliance activity, and a sense that the tax office feels a little less forgiving than it used to. If that’s your instinct, it’s spot on. …
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Stop Trying to Fix the Wrong Problem
23 February 2026Whether you’re a family earning under $150,000 and feeling the squeeze every month, or a household earning well over $400,000 and wondering why there’s no assets to show for it,…
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Don’t Just Join the Gym of Wealth; Get a Coach to Make It Stick
27 January 2026Many Australians set New Year financial goals. But the difference between signing up and sustaining change often comes down to support – just like in fitness. Every January, ambition is…
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Seasonal or Irregular Income? How Smart Businesses Stay in Control
22 January 2026Not every business earns money in a straight line. For many business owners, income naturally rises and falls. Sometimes those shifts are seasonal, following the calendar. Other times they depend…
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Tax Deductions and Tinsel: What You Can Actually Claim This Christmas
25 November 2025Your guide to what counts, what doesn’t, and how to keep off the ATO naughty list this festive season. By Bec Faucett, Director at Fuse Wealth It’s that time of year again. The office is buzzing,…
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Property vs Shares: What Works Best in Retirement?
24 October 2025For generations, Australians have relied on property to build their wealth. Sometimes it is a deliberate strategy. Other times it happens almost by accident, with a family home and one or two…
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Why Invest in Business Advisory?
29 September 2025Most business owners know their revenue. Fewer know their true profit margin. And fewer still use their numbers as a decision-making tool. That’s where business advisory makes the difference. It…
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Confidence: The Real Driver of Investment Outcomes
21 August 2025We believe great investment results are not just about picking the right assets. They are about confidence.
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Do You Really Need an SMSF?
17 July 2025Many Australians see an SMSF as a sign they’ve made it. But the truth is, not everyone needs one. Saul Muscardin explains the real risks, costs, and alternatives.
